Sunday, July 15, 2012

Coconut-Maple-Bacon Cupcakes

I shared in this post how I fell in love in LOVEwith the maple bacon cupcake! I decided to do my spin on it for the challenge.

Here are my ingredients

You know I'm all about semi-homemade!

I started by taking about a half cup of sweetened coconut and spreading it on a small baking sheet.

I place it under the broiler for about 2 minutes.I am here to help so, don't go off to throw a load of laundry into the dryer while this is cooking.It toasts up QUICK, seriously QUICK!

Here is the second batch of coconut all nice and toastedy.

Next, I prepared the cake batter per the instructions on the back of the box using just egg whites.I added one and a half teaspoon of maple flavoring to the batter.

I then coarsely chopped up 5 slices of cooked bacon.You can, and I should have, use more if you'd like.Add to the batter making sure it is all nicely distributed.

For the first batch I filled the cupcake cupsand then put some of the toasted coconut on top.

For the second batch I just put it right in the batter.I liked them much better with the coconut in the batter.I had preheated the oven to 350.After placing the cupcakes in the oven, I dropped the temperature down to 325 and baked for 20 minutes.They came out perfect!For the frosting I followed this recipe from Karlynn fromThe Kitchen MagpieMy favorite icing is buttercream and when she sayshers is the best, I just gotta agree!Sure, I could have gone with a tub of frosting but,I don't like the artificial taste of tubbed frosting so, I went for homemade!

Now, you real bakers out there may already know of this little magic bottle of sweetness but, it was new to me!The Denver Cupcake Truck uses it on their cupcakesand it makes a cupcake a CUPCAKE!Plus, they are sparkly and I like sparkly things. I frosted, added the shimmer gems and more of the toasted coconutand topped them with a sliver of bacon.

How cute do they look on one of my candlewick dessert platesplaced on one of the candlesticks I scored on my big thrifting day?So, how do they taste?Let's just say that, I no longer have to hunt downthe Denver Cupcake Truck!Or, pay big bucks for a fancy cupcake!Mr. B thought they were BETTERthan the Cupcake Truck!!So, even if I don't win the challenge,I scored big points at home! He said that the addition of the coconut took them right over the top!So, there you have it, my gourmet, semi-homemadeCoconut, Maple Bacon Cupcakes.I hope you give them a try yourself cuz I know,You're Gonna Love It!

58 comments:

Get Out! You are Amazing... Holy Taaleedo these look finger licking good! WOW! you really did take this challenge and stepped it up lady! I LIKE! I really really LIKE! Nice Work!! Dang! I want one... you did send me one right?

I have zero culinary skills and would never in a million years have toss those ingredients together. However, this happens to combine three of my favorite tastes so I will totally be willing to TRY them.

I'm amazed at the stuff that people dream up. Wish I had an ounce of that talent.

Thanks for sharing on Cowgirl Up! I liked it so much, I posted it to my fb today. Check it out and then stop by my blog to grab a "I Was Featured on Cowgirl Up" button!:) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girlshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Texas-Girls/

Nice cupcakes but I don't think I'd have them for lunch. Super post. Isn't it a great idea to collect lunch recipes in the Recipe Box linky party? My link was the bacon and scrambled egg rolls. Have a lovely week.

My daughter is loving this idea over here! She has been learning to bake and is interested in cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. Now you know one of her favorites is coconut, and she loves bacon, so wow! You have inspired her! I still think it sounds a little weird! Sorry, but I will try it out, and probably love it! LOL! Thanks for such an amazing combination!Blessings,Susie

Love this! Would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party...just posted it! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/07/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_19.html

Kathe these bacon maple cupcakes are all the rage! Thank you for giving us a recipe to use and I know that the addition of the coconut is going to add that extra touch of YUM! They look incredible!Hugs,Patti

Oh my! These are so fun! We'd love to invite you to join us at Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! I know everyone will love this recipe! Have a great weekend! Mackenzie :) http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20/

This challenge looks so fun. I really should join in next time. If I remember that is. lol! I have heard that the bacon maple combo is delicious but I've yet to try it. Maple doughnuts are my favorite. They really do look yummy and glad hubby liked them. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.Hugs,Jann

What a fun awesome cupcake. You make me hungry for one right now, love to try that maple bacon with the coconut:) I have never seen the cupcake sparkly thingy. I need to check out my store, what fun it seems. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays!